Golan Heights

Israel gears up for snow

With snow falling in Mount Hermon in Golan, towns across northern and central Israel preparing for snow storms as far south as Jerusalem.

The Golan Heights mean more than security for Israel

Jordanian FM: Israel needs to withdraw from Golan Heights

Jordan’s Foreign Minister rejects Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says area is “occupied Syrian territory”.

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?

In 1981, Israel's parliament recognized Golan as being under Israeli sovereignty — after capturing territory in the Six Days War from Syria.

Two Senators support recognition of Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Senators Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton say US should affirm Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

Israel to US: Recognize Israeli sovereignty in Golan

Report: Israel urging US to recognize sovereignty over Golan Heights to 'compensate' Israel for US pullout from Syria.

IDF fires at terrorists who crossed fence in Golan

IDF troops fire towards armed suspects who crossed the Alpha Line into Israel near the Syrian border.

US Senator leads push for int'l Golan recognition

Republican Senator Tom Cotton leads Senate proposal of international recognition of Israeli Golan Heights.

2 IDF soldiers injured during training exercises in the north

Soldiers, listed as moderately and lightly injured, were evacuated by helicopter to hospital for treatment. IDF to probe incident.

US Jewish leaders:

'Time to stop inane anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Conference of Presidents, Young Israel applaud US for voting against UN resolution condemning Israel's presence in the Golan.

Netanyahu praises Trump for defying UN on Golan Heights

PM lauds US decision to change position on UN's annual rejection of Israeli annexation of Golan Heights.

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Non-binding resolution condemning Israeli "occupation" of the Golan Heights approved by a majority of 151 to 2, with four abstentions.

US to vote 'no' on anti-Israel UN resolution

Ambassador Haley says US will vote “no” on annual UN resolution condemning Israeli “occupation” of the Golan Heights.

Florida Governor-elect vows to fight BDS

Ron DeSantis, a longtime Israel supporter, says Trump should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Watch: Quneitra crossing reopens

Opening crossing will assist to fulfill separation agreement between Israel and Syria, establishing demilitarized zone between two countries

Crossing between Israel and Syria to reopen Monday

Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria will only be used by UN forces who intend to cross from Israel to Syria and return.

500,000 youth hikers walk 'in soldiers' footsteps'

Program encouraging teens to enlist in IDF combat units to launch for its 15th year, bring students to sites on Golan Heights.

Golan Heights crossing to reopen Monday

US Amb. Haley responds to reopening of Quneitra Crossing between Israel and Syria.

Russia: Change in Golan Heights status a violation of agreements

Russian FM warns PM Netanyahu: Any change in Golan Heights status is a 'flagrant violation' of agreements.

Barkan Terror Attack:

Netanyahu: We will catch abominable murderer

'Israel will not abandon the blood of its citizens.'

Syrian civilians wish IDF 'all the best'

After two years of operation, Israel closing down 'Good Neighbor' operation on Syrian border to help Syrian civilians during civil war.

US ambassador stands with the Golan

Ambassador David Friedman says he cannot imagine a situation in which the Golan is not a part of Israel.

Prime Minister:

'We're not giving up on US recognition of Golan as Israeli'

Ahead of trip to Baltic states, Netanyahu says efforts continue for US recognition of Golan, addresses stopping of highway work on Shabbat.

'Trump WH is friendliest admin to Israel ever'

Ex-ambassador to US Michael Oren says US quietly backs Israeli growth in Golan, adds Trump expects both sides to make painful concessions.

Bolton: No plans for US to recognize Golan as Israeli territory

President Trump's National Security Advisor says US has no plans to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

50,000 visitors to Nature and Parks Authority sites

In particular, Authority notes thousands of hikers at northern water sites cleared for bathing, including Nahal Snir, Tel Dan, and more.

Watch: Infusing water into Golan rivers

Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Water Authority and Mekorot begin pumping clean water to Golan rivers to reduce pollutant concentrations.

Russia to help UN peacekeepers in Golan

Russian military says its forces will help UN peacekeepers restore patrols along Syria and Israel border.

Warning to Golan hikers

27 people contract Leptospirosis disease; Health Ministry warns against entering Zaki, Yehudia, Meshushim, and Zavitan until further notice.

Leptospirosis suspected in northern water sources

Nature and Parks Authority closes two streams as Health Ministry investigates leptospirosis cases.

UN peacekeepers return to Golan

UN peacekeepers carry out first patrol since 2014 to key crossing point between Syrian and Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.

Watch: IDF observes ISIS terrorists on Golan

IDF publishes documentation of the surveillance of the terrorist squad that was liquidated in Syrian Golan Heights.

Terrorists eliminated in Golan belonged to ISIS

Searches of the area after air strike revealed 7 bodies surrounded by vests, 5 Kalashnikovs and grenades.

IDF eliminates 7 terrorists in Syrian Golan

After aerial attack last night, searches of the area this morning reveal explosive belts and Kalashnikov rifle. 'IDF is on high alert.'

Russia: Iran withdraws to over 50 miles from Israel

Russian official says Iranian forces in Syria have withdrawn to 53 miles from border with Israeli Golan Heights.

3 children injured in Golan traffic accident

5 injured, including 2 children in serious condition after head-on collision in northwestern Golan Heights.

Watch: Two 10-year-old girls caught in air-attack siren

Alarm sounding in north catches Hallel and Rotem, two 10-year-old girls from Moshav Kanaf in Golan, preparing lunch during summer vacation.

Sirens in northern Israel result of Syrian infighting

Air raid sirens sound in northern Israel, Patriot missile fired from Tzfat.

Siren heard in Golan Heights

Siren heard shortly after 12:30 a.m. in the Golan Regional Council. IDF clarifies it was a false alarm.

Congressional Committee

Time has come to recognize Israeli sovereignty on Golan Heights

Rep. Ron DeSantis: "It's just crazy Us hasn't recognized Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights" as former Amb Dore Gold addresses committee

Syrian refugees moving in on Israeli border

Dozens of Syrians head towards Israeli side of Golan Heights, close to within 200 yards of the border to request entry.

ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemma

Snippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions.

Patriot missile fired at UAV from Syria

Red Alert siren sounds in Golan, Jordan Valley as missile fired at unmanned aircraft sent to Israel from Syria.

Liberman: 'A Syrian soldier in buffer zone endangers his life'

DM tours Golan Heights. 'We are unwilling to accept any Syrian refugees. We will act against any Iranian foothold in Syria.'

'We will not allow passage to Israel - but we will help'

MK Motti Yogev discusses the dilemmas raised by the situation with the Syrians on the Golan Heights border.

IDF reinforces units in Golan Heights with tanks, artillery

Watch: In light of security assessments, units reinforced in Golan. 'IDF maintains policy of resolute response to violation of sovereignty.'

UN calls for armed groups to leave Golan 'area of separation'

UN resolution calls for Syrian military, opposition forces to cease fighting, retreat from Golan Heights.

Watch: IDF gives humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees on border

IDF: Transfers tons of humanitarian aid to Syria refugees on Israeli border, but bars refugees from entering Israel.

Will Israel accept waves of incoming Syrian refugees?

With some 60,000 refugees in southern Syria heading towards Israeli border, senior official says Israel won't accept refugees.

Thousands of Syrian refugees heading towards Israel

60,000 Syrians reportedly making their way from Syria towards Israelis border following bombings by regime forces.

'Our Golan will always remain ours'

MK Yair Lapid addresses Brookings Institute conference in Washington as part of campaign to secure recognition of Golan Heights.

Patriot missile launched at UAV in Syria

Residents in Tzfat area report trail of smoke above the northern city. IDF: Patriot missile launched at UAV approaching Israel from Syria.

IDF drone falls in Syrian Golan

IDF says no fear of intelligence leakage after drone malfunctions, falling

Friedman chides gov't over 'ingratitude' towards US

'We took historic step of recognizing J'lem, and they turn around and demand more,' says US ambassador, after MKs demand US recognize Golan.

ANALYSIS: Winds of war as Iran axis prepares for Golan offensive

A major battle against the rebels along the Israeli and Jordanian border seems unavoidable.

Surprise military drill in Golan

Large-scale drill expected to continue for several days, during which there will be loud explosions and noticeable traffic in the area.

'The legal situation on the Golan Heights is complicated'

Leading legal scholar warns Israel has greater legal claim to Judea and Samaria than Golan because of the British Mandate.

Lapid: The world stands with the Golan

MK Lapid calls on US, Europe, to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, says Israelis from left and right support the move.

Former NSC head: Netanyahu negotiated on Golan Heights

'Netanyahu conducted indirect negotiations with Assad the son, the psychopath, about leaving Golan Heights. Assad palace has all documents.'

Israel mulls massive expansion on Golan Heights

Deputy Minister and former Ambassador to US Michael Oren pushing plan to significantly increase Israeli population in Golan.